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ART P16 is a 16-channel balanced XLR patch bay in a 1U rack space. It has 16 female XLR jacks on the front and 16 male XLR jacks on the rear, wired pin for pin with no electronics in the path, so it needs no power and passes phantom power straight through.
Bring every hard to reach XLR connection in your rack to one front panel.
The P16 lets you run the rear XLR connections of your mic preamps, processors, wall panels or tie lines to the back of the patch bay once, then do all of your patching from the front with short XLR cables. You stop crawling behind the rack, and the connectors on your expensive gear stop wearing out from being plugged and unplugged.
It is a passive design. Each front jack is connected directly to its rear jack, pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2 and pin 3 to pin 3, so balanced and unbalanced signals pass unchanged, and so does phantom power for condenser microphones.
The chassis is fully shielded black steel, the connections are made on a PCB, and the rack ears are reversible so the unit can face the front or the back of the rack.
At a Glance
| Type | Passive balanced XLR patch bay |
| Channels | 16 |
| Front panel | 16 female XLR |
| Rear panel | 16 male XLR |
| Power | None required, passive |
| Phantom power | Passes through |
| Rack size | 1U, 19 inch |
| Chassis | Fully shielded steel, reversible rack ears |
| Warranty | Full ART manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term |
Who Is the ART P16 For?
Recording studios, home studios, live sound racks, churches and AV installers who want one easy place to re-route microphone and line signals. A common use is bringing studio tie lines up to the P16 so mics in the booth can be patched to any preamp in the control room.
How Is the P16 Wired?
| Front | 16 female XLR jacks, labeled Input 1 to 16 |
| Rear | 16 male XLR jacks |
| Wiring | Front jack connected directly to rear jack, pin 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3 |
| Signal types | Balanced or unbalanced |
| Phantom power | Passes through unchanged |
Does the P16 Pass Phantom Power?
Yes. The outputs are connected directly to the inputs, so 48 V phantom power from a mixer or preamp passes through to the microphone. Take care not to patch phantom power into a device that is not designed to receive it.
What Are the Key Specifications?
| CMRR | Greater than 95 dB, typical |
| Isolation | Greater than 95 dB, typical |
| Connectors | 32 XLR total, 16 female front, 16 male rear |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 3.5 x 19 x 1.75 inches (89 x 483 x 44 mm) |
| Weight | 3.2 lb (1.4 kg) |
Why ART?
ART, Applied Research and Technology, has designed pro audio gear in Rochester, New York since 1984. Its patch bays, splitters, DI boxes and preamps are built for studios and live rigs that need simple, reliable signal routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a genuine ART product?
Yes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging with full manufacturer support.
Does the P16 need power?
No. It is a fully passive patch bay with no power connection.
Will phantom power reach my condenser microphones?
Yes. Each front jack is wired directly to its rear jack, so phantom power passes through unchanged.
Which side has the female jacks?
The front panel has 16 female XLR jacks and the rear panel has 16 male XLR jacks.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it is covered by the full ART manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term.